On Trust: A Book of Lies

By James Womack

A playful exploration of truth, lies, and identity in contemporary verse.

James Womack's On Trust: A Book of Lies delves into the complexities of truth and deception through a collection of poems that challenge conventional notions of sincerity and confession. These poems explore the fluid boundaries between the poet's 'I' and the speaker's voice, creating a space where reality and fiction intertwine.

For readers seeking intellectual and emotional engagement, Womack's collection offers a unique blend of humor, earnestness, and introspection. Themes of love, loss, memory, and mortality are woven throughout, inviting contemplation on the human condition. Perfect for poetry enthusiasts and students of contemporary literature, this collection promises a thought-provoking journey through the labyrinth of human experience. Keywords: contemporary poetry, James Womack, truth, identity.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1784104167
• ISBN13: 9781784104160
• Release Date: December 2017
• Publisher: Carcanet Press
• Length: 72 Pages
• Weight: 0.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.2" x 8.3"